KCP Sessions & Announcements

Meet Laura! She's in the senior class of 2018 at Hanover High School and I was thrilled to photograph her senior portraits! I had the pleasure of spending a week with Laura on a mission trip in Haiti this summer and I'm here to tell you that this girl is not just bold in her style and personality, but she is bold in her faith! Oh do we have some stories to share about that trip, like the time we rode for hours in the back of a truck going up the mountain on a bumpy gravel road, packed in like sardines and wearing bed sheets to keep the dust off of us. Or the time she shared the Word with a Haitian man who did not go to church and eventually lead him to want to know Jesus more. It was wonderful, which made her senior portrait session even more special to me. Laura had unique ideas about the style of her senior pictures. As we chatted during her consultation, it became clear that she knew exactly what she wanted, and it was going to be a little different than my other sessions. Her location of choice was Shockoe Bottom near the Holocaust museum in Richmond, VA and I was thrilled to shoot in a new location! This downtown area is a gem, full of unique spots, which allowed us to get so many different backdrops for her amazing outfits. Her blue dress was stunning and we had so much fun dancing and twirling in it (well, she danced and twirled, I just took pictures of it). Her second outfit was a blue skirt paired with a button-up top with cherries all over!! How fun is that? She looked just beautiful in every outfit and every pose. Speaking of poses, they were more like actions and she kept me laughing the whole time with her little spin on my directions. She added her own style and personality into everything I asked of her and it was fabulous. *******************************************************************Laura, thank you! Special thanks to your dad and sister Rachel for coming along and being so helpful (and entertaining). And thanks to the Stacey at Waves for your stylish curls and to Cameron Carson for your gorgeous makeup (those lips!!). Laura, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this milestone! I will always remember your session as one of my favorites. ​

From the moment I met Chloe, I knew she was a people person. With her sweet smile and her way with words, she makes friends quickly. She's not just sweet, she's smart, too and a natural leader. I loved hanging out with Chloe and hearing more about life at Goochland High School where she plays soccer and is active in many student organizations.Chloe wanted to go somewhere that offered a city look, but also wanted some greenery to mix things up and have some variety. The VCU area of Downtown Richmond ended up being the perfect spot! After getting the full hair and makeup treatment from Cameron and Stacey, we headed downtown and found some really awesome spots to complement Chloe's amazing outfits! I just love the many different looks we were able to create in just a few hours of shooting time. Chloe, thank you so much for trusting me to create your senior portraits! What a fantastic time it was!***************Update! Chloe helped raise $100 for The National Suicide Foundation - Richmond Chapter through her Hearts to Help Senior Model Project! Way to go Chloe! Thank you for being a part of this campaign!******************

Are you ready to book your senior portraits? I'd love to work with you to create an amazing senior portrait experience. If you'd like to find out more about the senior portrait experience, you can download the Senior Portrait Guide or if you're ready to book, just fill out the CONTACT form to get information on availability.

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Katie Cartwright

RVA Portrait & Commercial Photographer based in Ashland, VA. Also serving Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Montpelier, and Beaverdam. Living the good life with my husband, two boys, and our new pup. Always looking for the next adventure.